Backroads Hiring & Training Dates
The final step in our hiring process is an invitation to attend a group Hiring Event. If offered a position, you’ll be invited to attend a 2-week, paid, Backroads Leadership Program before entering the field.
Upcoming Hiring Events
Upcoming Hiring Events
We are excited to offer both in-person and virtual Hiring Events to be more accessible and inclusive to our candidates. Virtual Hiring Events will take place via video over 3 hours. In person Hiring Events will be fun and engaging day-long group interviews including meals and the opportunity to meet many fellow candidates and members of the hiring team. We are hosting our In-Person Hiring Events earlier in the season. Attending an earlier hiring event increases an applicant’s chance of employment. If both options are feasible for you, we encourage attending an in-person event. Plus, they’re just more fun!
Virtual Hiring Event Dates
All virtual events will be from 8:30 to 11:30 am MST
Trip Leader Position
- Wednesday, February 1, 2023 (Primarily for US and Europe candidates)
- Wednesday, February 15, 2023 (Primarily for US and Europe candidates)
- Thursday, February 16, 2023 (Primarily for Canada and Europe candidates)
- Wednesday, February 22, 2023 (Primarily for Europe candidates)
- Tuesday, March 14, 2023 (Primarily for US and Europe candidates)
- Tuesday, April 4, 2023 (Primarily for US and Europe candidates)
- Wednesday, April 5, 2023 (Primarily for US and Europe candidates)
- Tuesday, June 13, 2023 (Primarily for US and Europe candidates)
- Wednesday, June 14, 2023 (Primarily for US and Europe candidates)
Trip Prep Specialist Position
- Thursday, February 2, 2023
- Thursday, February 23, 2023
In-Person Hiring Event Dates
All in-person events will be from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Breakfast/Lunch included.
Trip Leader Position
- Thursday, January 12, 2023 – Berkeley, CA
- Thursday, January 26, 2023 - Berkeley, CA
- Thursday, March 2, 2023 – Paris, France
- Friday, March 3, 2023 - Paris, France
- Tuesday, March 7, 2023 - Florence, Italy
- Wednesday, March 8, 2023 - Florence, Italy
- Monday, March 20, 2023 - Toronto, Canada
- Thursday, March 23, 2023 - Calgary, Canada
Trip Prep Specialist Position
- Saturday, March 4, 2023 - Paris, France
Backroads Training Program Dates
Trip Leader Position
- March 27 - April 8, 2023 in Pernes-les-Fontaines, France
- April 10 - April 22, 2023 in Pernes-les-Fontaines, France
- April 17 - April 29, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- April 24 - May 6, 2023 in Pernes-les-Fontaines, France
- May 1 - May 13, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- May 8 - May 20, 2023 in Pernes-les-Fontaines, France
- May 8 - May 20, 2023 in Canmore, Alberta, Canada
- May 15 - May 27, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- May 22 - June 3, 2023 in Pernes-les-Fontaines, France
- May 29 - June 10, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- July 24 - August 5, 2023 in Pernes-les-Fontaines, France
- July 31 - August 12, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- August 7 - August 19, 2023 in Pernes-les-Fontaines, France
Trip Prep Specialist Position
- April 11 - April 21. 2023 in Pernes-les-Fontaines, France
- May 2 - May 12, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA (For US and Canada* candidates)
*Canadian TPS candidates will train for an additional 2 days in Canmore, Alberta from May 15 - May 16, 2023.
Please note: The cost of travel to the Backroads Leadership Training Program and In-Person Hiring events are paid by you; however, all further work-related travel is paid by Backroads, including flights to all the various regions of the world where you may be scheduled to work. During this training program, housing will be provided for you and you'll be compensated for your time. These Hiring Events are subject to change based on hiring needs, therefore, we recommend that attendees purchase refundable airfare.